1998 Chevrolet Venture: ABS light or ABS activating

6 of the 409 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Venture describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2005
1
2004
4
2003
1
2002
21
2001
3
2000
10
1999
13
1998
6
1997
15

What owners say

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

While applying the brake pedal the hazard lights turned on its own and the brake light failed. The ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver will contact the dealer in the near future. *ak the right tail light did not work properly, when the right turn signal on the brake pedal was applied, the directional signal flashed twice as fast as normal, but when the brake pedal was released, the directional signal flashed normal, also when the brakes were applied, both directional indicators on the instrument panel stayed on until the brake pedal was released, the ABS and tcs warning light had come on and stayed on until it was reset, around the same time the blower for the heat and air conditioning lost both the first and second speeds, the door lock cycle was intermittent and the consumer was locked out of the vehicle, the power sliding door had become inoperative and the brakes failed many times. *sc

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Brakes · 47,410 miles · WA

Failure of ABS, keeping the fluid from the rear wheels.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Brakes · 81,000 miles · NC

The ABS system was inoperative. The rear ABS motor needed to be replaced. The ABS warning light cames on and stayed on. *ak while driving the ABS light and brake light illuminated. When the brake pedal was applied it felt hard. The dealer indicated that the brake were fine buthte ABS was disabled. *scc

Filed May 7, 2001 · Brakes · FL

The ABS light turns on continously. The dealer under gm assistance have fail to resolve the problem over a period of nine month. This mini van is use to transport my 1 year son, my three year old daugther,and my wife. I am a mechanical engineer and I have asked for engineering assistance on this matter from both gm and jon hall chevrolet, but the assistance has been denied. Please advised if my family is in any danger if transported by this vehicle under an ABS light signal. . The dealer's and manufacture don't seem to be regarding it as life threatning. The system code computer has recorded system failure in its code log. It does not seem to be a light relay getting stuck. Please advise. I am not an expert on this vehicle, but I have enougth technical backgroung to understand that the anti lock system takes over the braking system adjusting fluid pressure to prevent the tires from locking up. An abnormality in this system could cause the braking system not to brake properly when needed. Your prompt response will be appreciate. I cannot get past general motors customer service front.

Filed Sep 8, 2000 · Tires · AR

Tread separated and wrapped around my rear axel. Disengaged ABS system, feel very lucky to be here today. Was on my rim in seconds. Firestone not answering my calls. I have saved the tires.( dot number: tire size: 215/70r15 )

Filed Jul 30, 1999 · Body, Electrical · FL

After going through puddles everything would shut down or not work properly. Power steering is difficult/fan belt slips after getting wet/ alternator would quit working. Also, no protection cover to prevent water splashing. Taking to dealer to check out.*ak ABS light keeps going off.